Cullowhee Creek near Cullowhee
Jackson County, North Carolina
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 9 ft
FLOOD STAGE = 2135 FT ELEVATION. STAGE AT WHICH BUSINESS AND HOMES ON PARKER FARM ROAD WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD. SPEEDWAY GENERAL STORE WILL ALSO FLOOD.
- 5 ft
CULLOWHEE MOUNTAIN ROAD AT TILLEY CREEK ROAD WILL BE FLOODED. CULLOWHEE CREEK FLOWS THROUGH WCU CAMPUS.
- 4 ft
BANKFULL STAGE = 2130 ELEVATION. STAGE AT WHICH PARTS OF THE JACKSON COUNTY RECREATION COMPLEX (828-293-3053)...AND PARKING LOT OF SPEEDWELL GENERAL STORE WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD. CULUWHEE CREEK FLOWS THROUGH WCU CAMPUS.
- 2.1 ft
2.1 IN 2.5 HR CAUSED THE CREEK TO RISE 3 FT. FLD STG 5 FT
- 1 ft
1.0 INCH IN 3 HOUR CAUSED A 1/2 FT RISE IN DROUGHT.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2009 | 4.52 ft | — |
| Jan 16, 2013 | 3.26 ft | — |
| Nov 30, 2010 | 2.46 ft | — |
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